Algae battery powers microprocessor for months
In the UK, biochemists at University of Cambridge have run a computer chip on algae for more than six months. Carried out in the...
“Trussworthy” construction: Dutch city opens pedestrian bridge made of flax
In the Netherlands, a pedestrian bridge made of flax fiber, biobased resin, and polyurethane foam has been constructed in the city of Almere.
Led by...
Made from Stone: New packaging alternative (literally) rocks
In Florida, startup Okeanos is launching a packaging alternative from calcium carbonate, a naturally occurring material found in rocks, eggshells, and gastropods.
Calcium carbonate has...
Move over Paris: French town eyes bioluminescent bacteria to be next City of Lights
In France, a small hamlet will soon test the use of bioluminescent bacteria to light its streets. Rambouillet, located just a stone’s throw away...
“Shave” the planet with bamboo razors from Schick
In Connecticut, razor brand Schick has launched disposable razors that are 70% composed of bamboo appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Edgewell Personal Care Co., parent...
Smoke weed, save bees with seed-bearing doobies
In Michigan, cannabis company Golden Shores Cannabis Co. has added biodegradable beeswax tips containing wildflower seeds to its pre-rolled joints.
"So, as soon as you're...
BMW, Porsche and Volvo invest in flax-fiber composite maker
In Sweden, the venture capital arms of leading automakers, including BMW, Volvo and Porsche, have invested in Bcomp, a company using natural fibers to...
Good shucking idea: New burial option restores oyster habitats
In the United Kingdom, two art school graduates have developed a burial concept in which cremains are 3-D printed and made into artificial reefs.
Dubbed...
Femtech startup raises cash for seaweed-based tampons
In Berlin, startup Vyld has closed a pre-seed fund raise to scale up production of tampons made from seaweed.
“Algae are already used in over...
Fa-brew-less idea: Dutch company to repurpose coffee grounds
In Amsterdam, Caffe Inc. is building a $4.4 million refinery to convert used coffee grounds into oils that can be used in personal care...